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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 03, 2014

Page

3

Senate ends session on broad probe of hush money settlements

The Iowa Senate adjourned after Democrats approved a resolution granting the Senate Government Oversight Committee broad power to subpoena witnesses and probe secret settlements and state employment practices. Republicans call it partisan, while Democrats say it aims to uncover who authorized hush money payments. The panel can compel testimony and is authorized until December 31, with penalties for contempt.

Des Moines Senate Statehouse GOP Iowa Senate Government Oversight Committee Branstad Jack Hatch Terry Branstad Bill Dix Shell Rock Senate Democrats Oversight Committee Mike Gronstal D-Council Bluffs Gronstal Senate Oversight Committee State Department of Administrative Services Red Boshart Sourcemedia Net

Solon Veteran Receives Purple Heart After 45 Years

Ronald Steve Durr, a Vietnam Air Force veteran from Solon, was finally awarded the Purple Heart at a home ceremony. His family attended as Durr, 68, battles cancer, and Rep. Dave Loebsack helped expedite the medal after a contact from the public.

Ronald Steve Durr Halston Madi Delainey Jaden Solon Air Force Dave Loebsack D Lowa Loebsack Steve” Durr Vietnam Air Force Dave Durr Steve Durr

Senate action sparks claim of constitutional crisis in Iowa

Iowa Senate adjourns after approving subpoenas for witnesses as Democrats push an oversight panel probe into confidential settlements. GOP leader Jack Dix warns of a constitutional crisis while Democratic candidate for governor Jack Hatch is cited as potential beneficiary. Senate and opposition clash over investigations and power balance.

Johnston Iowa Senate Bill Dix Shell Rock Dix Iowa Public Television Iowa Senate Jack Hatch Senate Government Oversight Committee Hatch Des Moines Mike Gronstal Council Bluffs

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